Best Backpacking Hostels in South0
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Best Backpacking Hostels in South

Though a relatively new idea, backpacking in India has taken off well with newer and niche hostels coming up to cater to huge inflow of tourists.

Here is a list of upcoming and emerging hostels in South India.

Vedanta Wake Up! Hostel

1. Vedanta Wake Up!

Vedanta Wake Up! opened its doors to tourists and visitors in 2011.

It brands itself as a chain of luxury backpacking hostels. Each property offers dorm accommodation and residents also have an access to wireless internet, computers, TVs, DVD players, books, guitars, board games, and maps.

Activities are organized to keep the travelers occupied and it is an attempt to make them interact and meet each other. Currently, Vedanta Wake Up! has locations in four places in Kerala — Fort Kochi, Alleppey, Kovalam, and Varkala.

More information is available on their website vedantawakeup.com

2. Red Door Hostel

Red Door Hostel opened in early 2014 and is located minutes away from Anjuna beach in north Goa. It has been built in the traditional Goan style and fitted with private rooms that have all the basic amenities.

With its fun and friendly environment, visitors can hope to have a great experience here.

It has a large communal lounge, a terrace, huge garden with hammocks, fully equipped communal kitchen, and a fully functional bar offering reasonably priced drinks. More information is available on the Red Door Hostel Facebook Page.

3. Jungle Hostel, Goa

Jungle Hostel in Goa, is situated in a restored Portuguese style house amidst a lush jungle. It is on the road to Vagator beach. With its communal and chilled out vibe, this is a beautiful Goan backpacking hostel.

There are dorm rooms and air-conditioned private rooms to choose from.

Guests can also choose to play music as guitars and drums are available for use. Breakfast is served free of cost. More information is available on the Jungle Hostel Facebook Page.

This hostel is extremely laid back and relaxed. It is perfect for party people and is located 10 minutes from Anjuna beach.

The beer is cheap and the fridge is stacked full. The sumptuous breakfast is included in the tariff. More information is available on the Prison Hostel Facebook Page.

5. Wanderers Hostel, Goa

Wanders Hostel in north Goa is a new hostel built in a revamped Goan bungalow. Along with dorm rooms, the hostel offers fabulous private tents with attached bathrooms with a view of the beautiful gardens.

There is a common room, room with a pool table, library, free breakfast, wireless internet, and a communal kitchen. More information is available on the Wanderers Hostel website.